X Ray Leg AP and Lateral View

AP (anteroposterior) and lateral are common X‑ray projections. AP sends the beam front-to-back (used for supine or portable exams; can magnify the heart/mediastinum). Lateral sends the beam side-to-side, giving depth and distinguishing anterior from posterior structures. Together they help localize fractures, lung lesions, effusions and provide complementary views for more accurate diagnosis.

The lateral leg X‑ray is a side‑view projection with the affected leg placed parallel to the image receptor and the patient turned onto the affected side so femoral condyles are superimposed. The knee is slightly flexed and the foot dorsiflexed; the beam is centered at the mid‑shaft to include knee and ankle. It demonstrates sagittal alignment, displacement, angulation, and cortical integrity.

An AP leg is an anteroposterior radiographic view of the lower limb where X‑rays pass front-to-back through the leg. It images the tibia and fibula (and adjacent knee or ankle, if included) to evaluate fractures, alignment, joint spaces, and bone lesions. Patients lie supine or stand with the limb flat; it’s usually paired with a lateral view for complete assessment.

An AP and lateral knee X‑ray typically costs roughly $20–$300 (private outpatient) depending on country, facility and whether insurance or public health covers it. In high‑income countries private charges often range $50–$200; in India prices commonly range ₹200–₹1,000. Hospital outpatient or emergency visits, extra views or radiologist reports can raise the total. Check local centers for exact pricing.

AP (anteroposterior) and lateral are two radiographic views — one frontal (AP) and one side (lateral). Together they provide orthogonal perspectives that help localize lesions, assess alignment, and reveal pathology hidden on a single projection. They’re commonly used for chest, extremity, spine, and joint imaging to improve diagnostic accuracy compared with a single view.

Lateral in X‑ray describes a side‑view projection where the X‑ray beam passes from one side of the body to the other and the detector captures a profile image. This view reveals depth and the relationship of structures that overlap on front/back (AP/PA) images—commonly used for chest, skull, spine, and joint exams to localize lesions, fluid, fractures, or alignment abnormalities.